Trent Alexander-Arnold will soon begin his second season with Real Madrid under a third manager in Jose Mourinho. The 27-year-old right-back arrived with huge expectations, but his first season was disrupted by injuries and managerial changes.
Real Madrid paid Liverpool a reported 10m euros (£8.4m) for Alexander-Arnold, but he failed to make England's World Cup squad. He has shown glimpses of his undoubted ability, but there was a feeling among some supporters that they had not yet seen enough of Alexander-Arnold to judge his impact.
However, Alexander-Arnold has enjoyed a full pre-season under Mourinho, who has been impressed by the England international's performances, values, and versatility. Alexander-Arnold has also spoken positively about the opportunity to work with Mourinho, describing it as a privilege.